Shanti has worked in clinical settings and studied in a variety of healing modalities for the last thirty-five years in the US, Canada, Germany, Thailand, and the Caribbean. This lifelong passion in holistic healing has lead her to establish and direct Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy since 2002.

Gabriel Mojay is a UK-registered practitioner of clinical aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. He ﬁrst studied natural medicine in 1978, specializing in shiatsu therapy. Following four years of training in TCM, he became in 1987 a member of the British Acupuncture Council. He ﬁrst trained in botanical medicine and aromatherapy in the 1980s, and has since studied with some of the worldʼs leading experts in clinical aromatherapy.

Since 1990 Gabriel has been Principal of the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, based in central London. In 1990 he founded the Register of Qualiﬁed Aromatherapists, a UK professional association that later merged to form the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), which has 1800 members worldwide.

Gabriel has presented lectures at international conferences and seminars in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, the Czech Republic, France, Ireland and the UK. He is co-author of Shiatsu – the complete guide, and author of Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit.

Kurt Schnaubelt is founder and scientific director of Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy (PIA) and author of numerous books in the field of aromatherapy among them Advanced Aromatherapy and The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils. Presenting internationally on aromatherapy Kurt mediates between application oriented practice and formal science. He has appeared in international venues and events such as CFA, Forum Essenzia, IFPA, NAHA, Veroma, VägA, Fragrance Journal as well as ICEOFF, WOCMAP and AAIC. PIA is organizer of a successful international conference on scientific aromatherapy where the exchange between science and aromatherapy always provides new impulses.

Kurt Schnaubelt is founder and scientific director of Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy and author of numerous books in the field of aromatherapy among them Advanced Aromatherapy and The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils.
Presenting internationally on aromatherapy Kurt mediates between application oriented practice and formal science. He has appeared in international venues and events such as CFA, Forum Essenzia, IFPA, NAHA, Veroma, VägA, Fragrance Journal as well as ICEOFF, WOCMAP and AAIC.
PIA is organizer of a successful international conference on scientific aromatherapy where the exchange between science and aromatherapy always provides new impulses.

David Crow is an acupuncturist and herbalist with over thirty years of clinical experience. He is the author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha, Sacred Smoke: The Magic and Medicine of Palo Santo, and Plants That Heal: Essays On Botanical Medicine. He is the founder of Floracopeia, Inc., and the cofounder of The Learning Garden, one of the country’s largest school gardens, which has helped bring cultivation of organic food and medicinal plants into the Los Angeles public school system. He can be contacted at www.floracopeia.com

Dr. Bokelmann graduated from Stanford University with a bachelors degree in psychology; then she went on to study at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine where she earned her medical degree in 1980. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at U.C. Davis Medical Center and has since then practiced in a variety of settings.

For the past 20 years she has been on the faculty of the Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency Program in Pocatello, Idaho where she enjoys teaching residents women’s health, geriatrics, and integrative medicine. As part of her faculty work, she helped to form the Endobiogenic Integrative Medical Center (EIMC ) in conjunction with Idaho State University Integrative Health Clinic. She was the first American medical doctor to actively practice Endobiogeny.

Jennifer Pressimone is a holistic aromatherapist, herbalist, author, international educator and Teaching Diplomate of Spiritual PhytoEssencing. She is the owner of JennScents, Inc. and founder of the JennScents Institute. JennScents, Inc. is a holistic aromatherapy business, creating therapeutic products for the mind and body. The JennScents Institute offers a NCBTMB and NAHA approved Level I & II holistic aromatherapy certification program.

Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Teacher Diplomate in Spiritual PhytoEssencing from Dr. Bruce Berkowsky. She is a professional member, Regional Director and Vice President of NAHA. Jennifer is dedicated to bringing greater awareness to the use and benefits of true aromatherapy, helping people and pets achieve emotional and physical well-being, holistically. Through her books, courses and research, she pledges to make significant contributions to the world of aromatherapy and empower others to help themselves.

Valerie has studied botanical medicine for the past thirty years, including Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University, and holds seven aromatherapy certifications including The International Training Program in Essential Oils/Advanced Studies at Purdue University, Advanced Medical Training in Endobiogenic Concept, and the Certificate Training Course in Oil Dispersion Bath Therapy (Germany).

In addition to her extensive holistic background, Ms. Cooksley’s clinical experience in nursing specialized in Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and Public Health. Valerie has instructed for both the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society and is certified in emergency response and triage in catastrophic disasters as a FEMA Community Emergency Response Team Member for the greater Houston area. She is President of Flora Medica Company, The Woodlands, Texas.

Valerie is at the forefront of progressive change within the fields of aromatherapy and holistic nursing and is Chapter Leader for the American Holistic Nurses Association and Founder of the Houston Holistic Network; National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy/NAHA Director for the State of Texas, and Fellow of The American Association of Integrative Medicine. www.FloraMedica.com

Jade holds a Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology, and Reflexology from the Raworth College of Natural Medicine in Dorking, UK, and a Diploma in Aromatherapy from the International Therapist Examining board (ITEC). She has studied with Jan Kusmirek of Fragrant Studies and has completed Part One of the Purdue University Advanced Studies of Essential Oils. She has also completed a certificate program for Herbal Medicine with Master Herbalist, Erin Groh and a certificate program for Spa Bodywork with Anne Williams.

Jade has been practicing and studying forms of natural healing for over two decades, and was one of the vanguard of professionals who helped introduce aromatherapy to the US. She has been an aromatherapy educator for over 25 years.

She has designed and taught aromatherapy courses for massage and bodywork therapists, estheticians, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare providers. Jade has taught at Bastyr University (Adjunct Faculty), Duke University (Continuing Education), Ashmead College, San Diego Hospice, and at various locations throughout the United States and Canada. She has traveled extensively throughout Canada, the United States, England, and Japan exploring aromatherapy practices and businesses. Jade has played an active role in the setting of standards for aromatherapy education in North America and was the creator of ‘Synergia 97’, a conference devoted to raising educational standards in North America.

Jade is currently completing her Masters of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is the Director of Education for The School for Aromatic Studies. www.theida.com / www.aromaticstudies.com

Kelly Holland Azzaro is a Registered Aromatherapist, Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, Animal Aromatherapy Practitioner, Certified Bach Flower Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Cupping Specialist and Reiki Practitioner. Kelly has served as NAHA Vice President and President and is the current Public Relations and Aromatherapy Journal Manager and co-editor for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA).

Kelly has over twenty-five years of professional experience in holistic aromatherapy, massage and energy therapies for both people and their pets. She offers National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Continuing Education Units (CEU) approved classes and offers a 300+hr Animal Aromatherapy Practitioner Certification Course(sm) approved by NAHA and H.A.A.

Kelly is the Founder and Director of The Holistic Animal Association-‘Supporting the Holistic Healing Arts for People and Their Animal Friends.’ Her articles have been published in Massage Magazine, Holistic Dog Magazine, Dogs Naturally Magazine, Vita Danzare Journal and NAHA’s Aromatherapy Journal, as well as numerous blogs.

Kelly, and her husband, Marco, who is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Qigong Practitioner, have a Holistic Healing Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. To learn more, please visit our websites at www.ashitherapy.com and www.holisticanimalassociation.com